Aeg Lavamat Lw1450 Washing Machine Review
AEG LAVAMAT LW1450 WASHING MACHINE REVIEW
Looking inside the AEG LW1450 I can tell it is very similar to the Zanussi washing machines. AEG are slightly above Zanussi in quality but not that much. However, both washing machines are made by Electrolux.
This is a well made and solid washing machine. It’s quiet and stable on spin. It has a nice clean and simple design and controls. The control panel information is protected behind a plastic front which will keep it clean and protected.
The soap dispenser drawer is large and solid.
THINGS I DISLIKE ABOUT IT
The tub weights (which all washing machines have) are concrete and concrete tub weights tend to be susceptible to cracking and disintegrating over time although it’s mostly the cheaper washing machines that tend to suffer from this. Hopefully the quality of the material used here is better. Cast iron tub weights are best, but normally only fitted to the high end quality washing machines such as Miele (RELATED INFORMATION: Miele washing machines build quality review)
THINGS I LIKE ABOUT IT
Very good build quality and nice clean, simple control design. It’s made in Germany where engineering quality us renowned. The washing machine is very easy to use
The water pump is nice and quiet. Many cheap washing machines have extremely noisy water pumps which is quite annoying.
SUMMARY
A well made washing machine. Recommended. The only caveat is (as with all the German washing machines) the price of parts and repairs tend to be higher.
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This reads more like a review/article than a fault query, and it’s a fair summary overall.
1. Your main points are reasonable. AEG machines of that era did share a lot with Zanussi because both sit under the Electrolux group. In practice, AEG was usually positioned a bit above Zanussi in specification and finish, though not in a completely different league.
2. The comments on build quality sound about right. The LW1450 was generally regarded as a solid, stable machine with straightforward controls. German-built AEG models from that period often did feel better put together than many budget rivals.
3. On the concrete balance weights. You’re right that concrete weights can crack or deteriorate with age, especially if the machine has been badly overloaded, repeatedly shaken about, or suffered water leaks. That said, concrete weights were and still are very common, and their presence alone doesn’t make a machine poor quality.
4. On parts and repair costs. Also fair. AEG/Electrolux spares can be pricier than some mainstream brands, so repair costs can be higher, particularly as the machine gets older.
5. If you’re asking whether it’s worth keeping one going. If it’s still mechanically sound, not rusting badly, and bearings, motor and drum support are good, it can still be worth repairing depending on the fault.
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